Jun

2010 Lexus IS350C and IS250C Convertible

Posted by Simon Published in 2010 Vehicles, Lexus

Lexus IS-C Convertible

Ten years after the first Lexus IS became available, Lexus is offering an IS convertible, and it’s a hardtop, similar to the ones from BMW, Volvo, and Infiniti. The IS350C and IS250C, arrived in dealerships in late May, “give us an opportunity to compete in an area we’ve never competed in before,” says Mark Templin, group vice president & general manager of the Lexus division. “We get to unleash our darker side with the IS C.”

The retracting roof opens in just twenty seconds and doesn’t produce the same sort of clumsy thumping sounds as its competitors while doing so, thanks in part to the complex system with fifteen electric motors and 37 sensors that monitor top movement. Once the top is down, the IS C offers the most available trunk space in its class. The Lexus IS250C starts at $38,490, becoming the only current hardtop luxury convertible below $39,000. The IS350C starts at $43,940.

Tags: 2010, convertible, is250c, IS350C, Lexus

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Oct

Lexus IS250C at Paris Motor Show

Posted by Anthony B Published in 2009 Vehicles, Supercar

In case you like luxury cars that cost a lot of money, maybe you’ll be interested in the Lexus IS250C that was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show earlier today.

The 3-door car will hit the road on the middle of 2009, during the summer, and by that time it will still be a beast. A special characteristic that makes it unique is the aluminum roof, according to Lexus they hold the world record for the fastest retraction – it only takes 20 seconds.

New details on the Lexus IS250C include an improved fog lamp design, a 12-speaker sound system made by Mark Levinson, and to end in style there are two rollover hoops for the passengers located in the rear seat..

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Tags: 2009, is250c, Lexus

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